Dr. Darryl Lehnus earned his B.A. from Anderson University in 1967. After serving many years as a basketball coach following college, he served for 35 years at Baylor University as a lecturer of marketing. In 2003, Lehnus co-founded the S3 Center with Dr. Kirk Wakefield and became director of what was originally Baylor’s Center for Sports Sponsorship and Sales (S3). The exclusive program has over 300 graduates with many owing their careers to Lehnus preparing them with the tools, skills, and integrity that makes a difference in their own lives and others.

At AU, Lehnus was a standout in both basketball and baseball while at Anderson. He holds the basketball program record in assists per game - 11.3 in 1966-67. He is second on the all-time lists in career assists, career assists per game, and assists in a single season. Seven of the top ten single game assists records are held by Lehnus. On the diamond, Lehnus was an all-conference selection in 1966 and 1967. He holds program records in most defensive chances in a game and most putouts in a game. His .448 batting average during the 1966 season is tied for the fifth highest in program history.

Rich “Raz” Razgaitis is a visionary entrepreneur and CEO with a proven track record of driving transformative growth across consumer goods, hardware, and tech sectors. Fueled by a personal health revolution focused on clean drinking water and a deep commitment to sustainability, Raz co-founded FloWater in 2013 and has since led the company as CEO, championing its mission to provide clean, trustworthy drinking water for all. Starting his career at J&J and Eli Lilly, Raz went on to lead several companies, notably growing Univera from $35 million to $100 million annually, revitalizing a 50-year-old CPG company, and successfully incubating and guiding two tech companies to exits. Recognized as EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year for the Mountain West, Raz is also a sought-after keynote and TEDx speaker. Originally from the Midwest, he now resides in Denver, enjoying outdoor adventures with his daughters, Royce and Zoe.

President John Pistole has served as Anderson University's fifth president for the last decade. On May 31, 2025, he will retire. A 1978 graduate of AU, he returned to his alma mater after a decorated career in the FBI and TSA. Thank you President Pistole for your years of public service!

Darla (Combs) Sallee '94 is Madison County's 2024 Community Person of the Year, Executive Director of the Anderson Symphony Orchestra, owner of the iconic Toast restaurant and a lifelong proud Andersonian and Raven. Sallee talks about growing up in the Park Place neighborhood, being a part of the Church of God movement, going to AU, and now fulfilling her calling to connect this community she's always called home and family to bring people together through spaces and experiences that bring light and joy.

Mayor of Columbia City, Ryan Daniel '07, fresh off being awarded one of the State of Indiana's highest honors, the Sagamore of the Wabash, chats about this exciting recognition, his recent designation as the longest serving mayor in his city's history, what it was like leading a community as mayor in his 20's, and how AU made a profound impact in his personal and professional life.

An exclusive interview with Anderson University alumnus, Kirby Gilliam. Since graduating with a degree in music education in 2010, Gilliam now finds herself as the founder of a small business success, PlainSong. Host Trent Palmer and Gilliam discuss the power of music therapy and how the AU music department impacted the trajectory of Gilliams' career. Tune in to hear more about her story and where she is now!

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